FM 696 over Buffalo Creek
GoodBurleson County, Texas · 0.7 MI NW of SH 21 · Structure no. 170260150702006
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 696 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 696 over Buffalo Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,764 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 696 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 696 over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 696 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM 696 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 696 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.